Chapter 3

When the girls got to the restaurant they immediately found the boys. They down and ordered some lunch. Once lunch was ordered they all started chatting. They talked about everything from the wedding, engagements, and work. That was until everyone changed the subject to Brittany and Harry.

The girls and boys noticed that they kept looking at each other and smiling. They haven't told anyone about them yet.

"What's up with you two?" Miranda asked curiously.

"Nothing. Why would you think something was up with us?" Harry replied nervously.

"Lets see. Maybe because y'all keep looking at each other and smiling. Duh!" Kirstin said matter-of-factly.

"Nothing is going on." Harry repeated again still nervous. He wasn't sure if Brittany wanted anyone to know yet.

"We don't believe you!" Kirstin repeated.

"Okay. Okay. Last night when Harry came over we revealed our true feelings for each other and I guess you could say we are the newest couple." Brittany said blushing.

"OMG!" was all you could hear coming from the girls.

"Congratulations," was the only thing to be heard from the boys' mouths. They were saying it like Brittany and Harry were engaged.

When everyone settled down Ron was the first to speak. "Took you two long enough."

"Well we were kind of in relationships dummy!" Brittany told him. Everyone laughed.

"So Harry, you going to tell everyone tomorrow night at dinner?" asked Ginny.

Harry nodded.

"Good. Mum will be so ecstatic. She always wanted you to end up with Brittany. No offense Miranda." Ron then said.

"No offense taken." Miranda replied. Everyone laughed.

They then started talking about the wedding again. "So did you girls find a bridesmaid dress?" Neville asked curiously.

"Yes! They are the cutest light purple. But that is all I will say. You guys will just have to wait until Friday to actually see them." Hermione replied smiling. The girls also started smiling at the boys' disappointed faces.

"Wait! It doesn't matter because we will see them when we get home. Our girls will show us." Ron said happily. All the boys began to smile too.

"Not really. We put a charm on the dresses so only the bridesmaids and I can see them before the wedding." Hermione told them matter-of-factly. The boys really looked disappointed this time. All the girls could do was laugh at their faces.

When they finished eating all of the gals and guys went their separate ways. But that was not until they reminded each other about dinner at the Burrow the next night.

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Hermione and Neville's House

It didn't take long for the girls to put the charms on their dresses so the guys could not see them.

"So Miranda are you inviting Dylan to dinner tomorrow at the burrow?" Ginny asked.

"I am not sure. Will your parents mind?"

"Of course not. They think that the more people the better." Ginny said. Her and Hermione laughed remembering when everyone in the Order used to stay and eat. And if someone wouldn't want to say Molly would insist that they stay because the more the better.

"Okay then. I will invite him." Miranda said happily.

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Ginny and Dean's House

"I can't believe that they wont show us the dresses. I mean we are supposed to be their boyfriends/fiancées." Ron said disappointedly.

"They just want everyone to be surprised at the wedding. And when I say everyone that includes us." Neville said. "Mione wont even show me her wedding dress." Neville said disappointedly.

"That sucks!" Harry replied.

"I know."

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Wedding

BOMP! BOMP! BOMP!

The alarm clock made Harry and Brittany groan.

"Who set it this early?" Harry asked.

"I did."

"WHY?"

"Because I need to get up early so I can get Hermione up early."

"But the wedding isn't until 10:00."

"Yeah, and?"

"It is 5:30."

"We need time to get ready. I mean it is a wedding. Everything needs to be perfect!"

"What…" Harry was cut off by Brittany kissing him.

"Now stop complaining and get up!" Brittany commanded while getting up herself.

"Yes ma'am."

Harry followed Brittany out of the room and down the hall to Hermione's room.

"Go put on some coffee while I get her up." Brittany whispered to Harry.

Harry nodded and continued to the kitchen.

Brittany slowly opened the door and walked to Hermione's bed. "Wake up Hermione. It is your big day." Brittany whispered.

"Mmm." Hermione answered.

"Come on 'Mione. You need to get up and eat something before we start getting ready."

"I'm up." Hermione answered quietly.

"Okay, Harry is making coffee and cooking something so when you are fully up meet us in the kitchen."

"Okay." Hermione said gleefully.

"Ginny! Where is the garter?" Hermione asked frantically. The wedding was due to start in 10 minutes.

"Right here!" Ginny hollered back while rushing to Hermione. "Okay, go put it on." Ginny ordered.

Hermione was wearing a simple yet elegant wedding dress. It was a strapless satin A-line with a lace up back. It had a red border and had a sweep train. Instead of a veil she wore a silver Filigree style crown with rhinestones and pearls. She looked like a real princess.

"5 minutes!" Ginny yelled from somewhere inside the room.

Knock! Knock!

"Who is there?" asked Ginny.

"Harry."

"Ron."

"What are y'all here for?" Brittany asked.

"To make sure Hermione is ready and because we are walking her down the aisle." Harry answered.

"True. I forgot about that." Brittany said while opening up the door. Ron and Harry rushed in and Brittany hurriedly shut the door.

"3 minutes!" Ginny yelled. "Is everybody ready?"

"Yeah."

"Well let's go because we have to get into position." Ginny said while ushering the other bridesmaids out of the room.

"Can you all give us three a few minutes?" Ron asked.

"Sure." Ginny replied and shut the door behind her.

"Are you ready for this, 'Mione?" Harry asked.

"Ready as I'll ever be." Hermione replied nervousness could be heard in her voice.

"Well, we know we aren't your father, but we will do our best while walking you down the aisle." Ron said. Harry nodded on agreement.

"Ever since my father got killed in 7th year you two were the only ones I wanted to walk me down the aisle so y'all have nothing to be worried about."

"Well, that is good to hear." Harry said. They all laughed.

"Sorry to break up this friendship moment, but it is almost time to start." Ginny said interrupting them.

"Lets do this." Hermione said grinning like mad.

"Do you, Neville Longbottom, take Hermione Granger to be your wife?" Dumbledore asked.

"I do."

"And do you, Hermione Granger, take Neville Longbottom to be your wife?"

"I do."

"With the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Neville and Hermione kissed like the never kissed before. Cheers and catcalls could be heard all through out the church.

After everyone chilled out Hermione and Neville walked down the aisle together as husband and wife. The bridesmaids and groomsmen followed.

Reception

Reception.

After the wedding everyone immediately made his or her way to Godric's Hollow for the reception. It was being held at Neville's Gran's house.

"Will all of the wedding party please meet by the big willow tree to my left to take pictures," the D.J. announced through his microphone.

The wedding party followed his instructions and met Mione, Neville, and the photographer by the willow tree.

"Okay, the first picture will be of all of you. So the bridesmaids get behind the bride and the groomsmen get behind the groom. Good. Now smile for the camera." The photographer said. Click.

"Next picture will be of the bridesmaids and groomsmen only. Smile." Click.

"Next picture will be just bridesmaids. Smile." Click.

"Just groomsmen. Smile." Click.

"Groomsmen with groom. Smile." Click.

"With bride. Smile." Click.

"With bride and groom. Smile." Click.

"Bridesmaids only. Smile." Click.

"Bridesmaids with bride. Smile." Click.

"With groom. Smile." Click.

"With bride and groom. Smile." Click.

"Okay, that is it for all of you together. Enjoy the reception."

Everyone walked away, glad to be away from the camera.

"I never thought I would get tired taking pictures," Harry whispered in Brittany's ear.

"Same here, sweetie," she whispered back.

"So Mrs. Longbottom, how are we sitting?" Ginny asked.

"Well, Miss Weasley, Neville and I are sitting in the middle. On the side of Neville it will be Harry, Brittany, Seamus, Andre, Darren, and Kristie. On side of me it will be you, Ron, Kirstin, Dean, Miranda, and Dylan."

Everyone went to his or her seats without complaining. However, Andre shot Hermione and Neville a dirty look.

"What's up with Dre and Seamus?" Harry whispered to Brittany.

"I am not sure. Are they in a fight or something?" Brittany whispered back.

"I don't know. I think everyone is wondering the same thing." Harry said while observing everyone looking at Dre and Seamus.

"I see that. Hold on." Brittany said while she took her cell phone out of her purse. She decided to text message Andre to find out what is going on.

'Wts up with u & sea?'

A few minutes later Brittany received a response.

'In BIG fite. Aggravated. Mite dump.'

'Y?'

Luv is gone. IDK if we even had luv. Fightin a lot lately.'

'O. When did it start?'

'About 2 wks. Ago. Thought we could get ova it. Can't.'

'O.Ok.'

'Who is dat cute guy by Nev's gran?'

'idk. His cuz?'

'he's a cutie!'

'LOL! Bye.'

'Lata.'

Before Brittany had a chance to tell Harry, Hermione made an announcement.

"Attention everyone! We would like to thank everyone for coming to our wedding. The reception is only starting so HAVE FUN!"

Everyone clapped and started their conversations again.

The d.j. started to play random music until Mione and Neville were ready to take their first dance.

"So what is up with them two?" Harry asked curiously.

"They are in a big fight. She said they have been fighting off and on for about 2 weeks now. She also said that she don't think they were ever really 'in love.' Also, she said she might break up with him." Brittany answered.

"Oh." Was all Harry could say.

"I DON'T CARE SEAMUS! I AM SO FED UP WITH YOU!" was all that could be heard from the wedding party table. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Andre and Seamus. Andre was standing up and yelling at Seamus.

"Andre, sit down. You are making a scene." Seamus pleaded with her. "Please sit down."

"I AM NOT SITTING DOWN!"

"Sit down so we can talk this over. Get it out of the way." Seamus continued pleading.

"I AM NOT SITTING DOWN SEAMUS FINNIGAN! YOU KNOW JUST AS WELL AS I DO THAT THIS RELATIONSHIP IS PRETTY MUCH OVER! YOU HAVE BEEN TALKING TO LAVENDER BROWN."

"Because she is my friend!" Semus replied, who was now standing up too.

"You know what Seamus?" Andre asked.

"What?"

"WE ARE OVER! Yeah, we will still see each other. Maybe even we will still be friends, but now." Andre replied. "Oh, I am sorry Neville and Hermione, for interrupting the wonderful reception." She then turned and was about to walk away.

"Andre, you can come sit right here and I'll sit in your seat." Dean told her before she could walk away. He didn't want his best friend to die before the night was over with.
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"Anyways Dylan, what were you saying?" Miranda asked Dylan. She knew she would have a chance to talk to Andre later on.

"I was just saying how much I love you. I love you more than words can explain."

All Miranda could do was smile at his words.

"I know this is someone else's wedding, but I can't hold it in anymore. Miranda," Dylan said while getting on one knee, "will you be my wife?"

"Oh Dylan! Of course I will be! I love you so much!" Miranda exclaimed.

"Okay everyone. It is time for the bride and groom to share their first dance," the d.j announced. He then started playing the song God Blessed the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts.

"Mmm.. I can't believe we're finally married," Hermione whispered in Neville's ear.

"I know. I love you so much, baby," Neville whispered back. He then bent his head and gave her a kiss. Everyone applauded to that.

Once the song was over the rest of the wedding party made their way onto the floor. The dance party danced to Lorelei by Styx.

"So when are we going to tell everyone that we're engaged?" Dylan asked Miranda as they danced.

"Later. Tonight is all about Hermione and Neville."

"Ok. Whatever you want, babe."
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While Hermione danced with her father and Neville with his grandmother, the rest of the wedding party sat back at their table.

Miranda figured this would be the perfect time to talk to Andre'.

"Andre', what is going on with you and Seamus?"

"Nothing is going on anymore. We're through."

"Why?"

"Because he's been talking to Lavender Brown."

"What's so bad about that? They're probably just friends."

"You want to know what's so bad? They dated a few times before. They were serious about each other. They even almost got engaged. That's what was so bad."

"That doesn't mean anything. They might just want to try and become friends again."

"Yeah right. That's why when his cell phone bill came in and I looked at it almost his entire phone calls were to or from Lavender? Oh yeah. They just want to be friends," Andre' replied while rolling her eyes.

"Andre', do you really want it to be over with him?"

"Miranda, to tell you the truth, I really have no idea. He always brushed off the Lavender situation whenever I asked about it, so that to me seems fishy. Like he is trying to hide something."

Miranda gave her best friend a hug. "Go talk to him. Get everything straight. You know you don't want to lose him." With that Miranda walked away.

Andre' sat lost in thought for a few minutes until someone walked up.

"Andre', I think we need to talk." It was Seamus.
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Brittany, Kirstin, Harry, and Ron were talking in a group.

"So Kirstin, when is your next appointment?" Brittany asked.

"In two weeks," Kirstin replied happily.

"You two are going to be such great parents," Harry said.

"Of course. And the baby is going to quite handsome if I may say so myself," Ron said.

"And why is that?" Brittany asked curiously.

"Because I am the father. Duh." Everyone laughed.

"So how are things with you two?" Kirstin asked Harry and Brittany.

"Great." "Wonderful." They both replied at the same time.

"I am so happy you two finally got together."

"So am I, Kirstin. So am I," Brittany replied happily.